| abstract |
A bistable sensor is provided that includes a frame in which electrical and optical components can be placed, and a dressing, such as an overmold dressing, applied around the frame. A component providing resistance is provided integrally with or outside the coated bistable sensor, the bistable sensor having two mechanically stable configurations, and two mechanically stable configurations Can be switched between by overcoming the resistance provided by the resistance-providing component and / or dressing, and in one embodiment, the resistance-providing component can be on the inside or outside of the dressing. Either includes an elastic band provided around the hinge of the frame, and in one embodiment, the sensor may be a patient's finger, toe, ear, etc. to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. Can be attached to. |